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Technology News 14 January 2026 - 15 January 2026

Oakville teens land early funding for shark-deterring net as Halton board steps up mental health push

Oakville teens land early funding for shark-deterring net as Halton board steps up mental health push

Three Grade 11 students from Oakville’s T.A. Blakelock High School have raised about $5,500 for a shark-repelling fishing net using recycled materials, electromagnets, and blue LEDs, the Halton District School Board said Thursday. Most funding came from a Rotary conference in Orillia. The team is seeking intellectual property protection and plans to test the net on the East Coast.
15 January 2026
Broadcom stock falls again as China targets VMware; RBC says OpenAI upside ‘less clear’

Broadcom stock falls again as China targets VMware; RBC says OpenAI upside ‘less clear’

Broadcom shares dropped 4.2% to $339.89 premarket after reports that China ordered local firms to stop using foreign cybersecurity software, including VMware. The directive targets over a dozen U.S. and Israeli companies, citing national security. Broadcom also announced a $4.5 billion senior notes offering and began redeeming some VMware-linked debt. The stock fell 4.15% Wednesday amid a broader tech selloff.
15 January 2026
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Applied Materials stock jumps 6% premarket as TSMC capex outlook lifts chip-tool names

Applied Materials stock jumps 6% premarket as TSMC capex outlook lifts chip-tool names

Applied Materials shares rose 6.6% to $321.69 in premarket trading Thursday, rebounding from a nearly 1% drop Wednesday. The jump followed Taiwan Semiconductor’s strong profit and higher spending plans, along with new “Outperform” and “Buy” ratings from RBC Capital and Stifel. Lam Research and KLA also gained premarket. Applied Materials reports quarterly results Feb. 12.
15 January 2026
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Twilio stock steadies in premarket after 5% drop as tech nerves linger

Twilio stock steadies in premarket after 5% drop as tech nerves linger

Twilio shares rose 1.7% to $124.92 in premarket trading Thursday after dropping 5.2% the previous day. The move followed a broader tech selloff Wednesday, with the Nasdaq down 1% as investors shifted to defensive sectors. Traders watched for major bank earnings and updates on U.S.-China chip restrictions. China reportedly drafted new rules on advanced AI chip purchases, but details remained unconfirmed.
15 January 2026
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MongoDB stock bounces in premarket after 6% slide; traders eye MongoDB.local and earnings clock

MongoDB stock bounces in premarket after 6% slide; traders eye MongoDB.local and earnings clock

MongoDB shares rose 1.3% to $392.09 in premarket trading Thursday after falling 5.9% the previous day. The stock has dropped about 12% since Jan. 7 amid a broader tech selloff. Investors are watching the MongoDB.local event in San Francisco for updates that could influence sentiment. Barclays recently raised its price target to $480, citing stable IT spending.
15 January 2026
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Trip.com’s antitrust shock hits Hong Kong stocks as Hang Seng slips; Alibaba’s Qwen upgrade draws focus

Trip.com’s antitrust shock hits Hong Kong stocks as Hang Seng slips; Alibaba’s Qwen upgrade draws focus

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index closed down 0.5% at 26,866.29 Thursday, led by a sharp drop in Trip.com shares after news of a China antitrust probe. Trip.com fell as much as 21.7% before paring losses. Alibaba launched new Qwen app features for food delivery and travel booking. China raised minimum margin requirements for margin trading on major exchanges.
15 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock pops after hours despite fresh B. Riley downgrade — what’s next for ASTS

AST SpaceMobile stock pops after hours despite fresh B. Riley downgrade — what’s next for ASTS

AST SpaceMobile shares rose about 2.7% in after-hours trading Wednesday to $95.22 after B. Riley’s Mike Crawford downgraded the stock to Neutral but raised his price target to $105. Investors are watching for 2026 satellite rollout milestones and the next quarterly report, set for March 2. Levi & Korsinsky announced a securities law investigation into the company.
15 January 2026
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Thermo Fisher Scientific stock jumps on reshoring-contract talk, Nvidia tie-up as earnings loom

Thermo Fisher Scientific stock jumps on reshoring-contract talk, Nvidia tie-up as earnings loom

Thermo Fisher shares closed up 2.4% at $621.83 Wednesday and held steady after hours, following news of new U.S. drug manufacturing contracts. CEO Marc Casper cited a focus on reshoring production from Europe and Asia. A recent SEC filing detailed leadership changes effective in March, including COO Michel Lagarde’s exit. The company also announced a partnership with Nvidia to expand AI in lab automation.
15 January 2026
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NASA rushes SpaceX Crew-11 home after astronaut falls ill in orbit

NASA rushes SpaceX Crew-11 home after astronaut falls ill in orbit

SpaceX’s Crew Dragon undocked from the International Space Station Wednesday after a crew member developed a serious medical condition, NASA said. The capsule, carrying four astronauts, is targeting splashdown off California early Thursday. NASA reported the affected astronaut is stable but gave no details. This marks the first time a medical issue has forced an early return from the station.
15 January 2026
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Why High Roller Technologies stock (ROLR) jumped more than 400% after a Crypto.com prediction markets LOI

Why High Roller Technologies stock (ROLR) jumped more than 400% after a Crypto.com prediction markets LOI

High Roller Technologies shares surged about 437% to $18.89 in after-hours trading Wednesday after announcing a letter of intent for a prediction-markets partnership with Crypto.com. The deal remains non-binding, with final agreements pending and a Q1 2026 product launch targeted. Trading volume topped 80 million shares. Investors await definitive contracts and further details.
15 January 2026
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Trump’s New AI Chip Tariff Jolts Nvidia Stock After Hours as AMD Holds Up

Trump’s New AI Chip Tariff Jolts Nvidia Stock After Hours as AMD Holds Up

Nvidia shares fell 1.5% to $183.14 in after-hours trading Wednesday after the White House announced a 25% tariff on advanced computing chips, including Nvidia’s H200. AMD, whose MI325X chip was also named, rose 1.2% to $223.60. The move comes as the U.S. allows limited H200 sales to China and increases scrutiny of AI chip exports. Traders are watching upcoming earnings for signs of demand shifts.
14 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Saudi Aramco share price set for Sunday test after Tadawul ends market-making deal

Saudi Aramco share price set for Sunday test after Tadawul ends market-making deal

7 February 2026
Saudi Exchange approved Merrill Lynch KSA’s exit as market maker for Saudi Aramco, effective Feb. 8. Aramco shares closed at 25.60 riyals Thursday, down 0.06, with 22.1 million traded. The Tadawul index fell 1.3% as Brent crude dropped to $67.93. Aramco set March official selling prices at $2.10 above Argus for North America and $0.65 above ICE Brent for Western Europe.
Meta stock ends week down about 6% as Wall Street fixates on $135 billion AI capex

Meta stock ends week down about 6% as Wall Street fixates on $135 billion AI capex

7 February 2026
Meta closed down 1.3% Friday at $661.46, capping a 6.4% weekly drop as investors questioned heavy AI spending. Amazon and Alphabet also fell after outlining major capital outlays. Meta’s Instagram suffered a brief outage this week. Legal risks persist, with trials involving Meta set for next week in Los Angeles and New Mexico.
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